Tara Aldwin qualified with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) in 1998 and initially worked in a managerial role for a firm of Chartered Accountants in Luton, moving on to Audit & Compliance director in the firm. She looks after the audit, accounting and tax affairs of a portfolio of businesses and individuals ranging from small sole-traders, to medium sized manufacturing and service companies, to charities with assets of ten of millions of pounds.

Steve leads Earthwatch in the UK, Europe, Middle East and Africa. As Chief Executive, Steve is responsible for all aspects of governance, strategy, and fundraising, as well as overseeing the monitoring and evaluation of Earthwatch Europe’s impact against our mission.

Having originally trained as a zoologist, David spent over twenty years at Cardiff University, where his lab investigated how the diversity of the natural world can give insights relevant to human health. He has been a suba diver for several decades, initially training in Scotland in order to honeymoon in the Red Sea, and now does all of his UK diving via Seasearch.

James is an independent environmental advisor, Welsh Government appointed member of the Brecon Beacons National Park Authority, and Vice Chair & MMO appointed member of the Devon & Severn Inshore Fisheries & Conservation Authority.

Leigh is currently based for 2-years on the island of St Helena in the South Atlantic Ocean, one of the UK’s Overseas Territories. Leigh is spending half his time working as a consultant in the Marine Section of the Saint Helena National Trust and the other half assisting the St Helena Govt in their botanical conservation work.

Giles Robertson’s expertise is in marketing and partnerships. He founded Green Banana Marketing, a company which solves marketing challenges in the ethical and sustainable sectors. Giles has previously worked as Marketing Director for environmental website, Greenvoice and as Head of Marketing and Communications at WWF.

Alex is a founding partner of a commercial law firm in the City of London, Powell Gilbert LLP. In his role in establishing the firm and its day-to-day management, he has gained experience of a wide range of legal, commercial and operational issues which face an office of 50. He uses his technical background in biochemistry to advise clients in the Life Sciences industries.

Mark’s principal area of expertise has been in international marketing, change management and restructuring with global brands including Walt Disney, CNN and Rakuten. He is currently EVP Global Development Officer for Rakuten for the EMEA region, with a focus on building the company’s profile and purpose.

Susan is a chartered accountant and currently Director of Engagement & Change at the National Audit Office, with areas of expertise including financial management and audit, risk and change management, and governance. Previous roles have had responsibility for the audit of a range of public bodies including the Cabinet Office and Home Office, and included travel all over the world, from the Falkland Islands to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Other highlights include meeting Larry the Cat at Downing Street and auditing the Palace of Westminster.